very soon im going to be pulling the fuel tank on my 78ss. Never done this before and just curious what to expect? while it is out is there anything that should be done?

BrandonKTM

02-20-2008, 06:06 PM

Check the platform screws. If they are looking like they may be pulling out, when the tank is out is the time to replace them with thru bolts. I just got to wondering, does it have a platform?

cbryan70

02-21-2008, 03:05 PM

that will be the reason for pulling the tank installing a new one

mlay

02-22-2008, 03:54 PM

Thanks guys, saved me a question. I have a fiberglass platform and wanted to remove it for storage (boat won't fit in garage with it) and to use as a template to cut a pad for it. Was wondering if I had to pull the tank to do so....seems I do. Trying to bring a 82SS back to life.

liledgy

02-22-2008, 07:33 PM

I would think you only have SS lags holding platform on from factory. If you do pull tank, your gas line from filler tube to tank ( acouple of inches ) is probably shot.

denverd1

02-23-2008, 11:27 AM

put a cool billet or anodized fill cap and hole on while you're at it.